67.
We underline the importance of the right to safe and clean
drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for
the full enjoyment of life and all human rights. Furthermore, we
highlight the critical importance of water resources for sustainable
development, including poverty and hunger eradication, public
health, food security, hydropower, agriculture and rural
development.
67.
We underline [the importance of [guaranteeing – Holy
See] [the right / non-discriminatory access – Canada / We
commit to achieving universal access - EU] to safe [and clean –
EU, US delete] drinking water and [basic- EU] sanitation [as a
human right that is essential – Canada delete] [for the full
enjoyment of life and all human rights – EU delete / the need to
continue to increase sustainable access to safe drinking water
and basic sanitation through prioritizing integrated water and
sanitation strategies – New Zealand]. [We acknowledge the
critical situation caused by unsustainable management, overconsumption and pollution of water resources. – Holy See]
[Furthermore, we highlight the critical importance of [integrated –
EU] water resources [management – EU] for / We commit to
increase access to potable water and improve sanitation
through
investment
in
sustainable
water-resources
management. We recognize that sustainable water-resources
management is a prerequisite for achieving the goals of – Holy
See] sustainable development, including poverty and hunger
eradication, [gender equality and women’s empowerment – US]
public health, [women’s empowerment – Iceland] food security
[and nutrition – EU], [hydropower – EU delete], [power
generation – Mexico] agriculture [resilient ecosystems – New
Zealand] [and – EU delete] rural development [as well as for the
protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services. –EU] [We
recognize the close link between inland water biodiversity and
water related ecosystem services.- Norway] [In this regard, we
encourage each government to make efforts to secure adequate
water supply and investment in water-related infrastructure. –
ROK]
[67. alt
We recognize water as a critical component of
life support systems on the planet. We highlight the critical
importance of water to exercise the right to development and
for sustainable development, including poverty and hunger
eradication, public health, agriculture, food security,
hydropower, forestation and rural development. –G77]
[67. alt bis
We recognize the right to safe and clean
drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is
essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights. –
G77]
[67 bis
We support the efforts of developing countries
to accelerate progress towards water access, water resources
management by increased resources from all sources, including
official development assistance, in response to countries’ needs.
–G77]
[67 ter
We reiterate the importance of integrating water
in development and sector policies, in particular agricultural,
rural development and energy related policies. We will strive
to improve water efficiency, reduce water losses and ensure the
sustainability of water services, including through incentives
and pricing for cost recovery while at the same time making
adequate provisions for vulnerable social groups. We
encourage payments for ecosystem services aiming at reducing
water supply and treatment costs while securing the
sustainability of natural water capital. – EU]
[67. quat
We recognize the key role that natural
ecosystems play in maintaining freshwater quantity and
quality, and therefore support efforts to conserve and
sustainably use these ecosystems. – US] Check duplicate
language in 68 bis
[67 quint
We reiterate the importance of integrating water
in development and sectoral policies, in particular food and
energy-related policies. We will strive to improve water
efficiency, reduce water losses and ensure the sustainability of
services, including through incentives and pricing for cost
recovery, while at the same time making adequate provisions
for vulnerable social groups. – Turkey]
[67 sext
We recognize Integrated Water Resource
Management (IWRM) should be basis for water management
at all levels. In case of transboundary water resources, basinwide management should be adopted to ensure free flow of
water and ecological flow as well to keep functional basin
ecosystems. Special emphasis should be paid to reduce soil and
water salinity and salinity intrusion. – Bangladesh]
[Pre 68.
We recognize that more efficient management of
water resources and water environment is required for green
economy, given recent trends such as population growth,
urbanization, water pollution, rising demand for water and
rising frequency of floods and water depletion due to climate
change. – Japan]
68.
We recognize the necessity of setting goals for wastewater
management, including reducing water pollution from households,
industrial and agricultural sources and promoting water efficiency,
wastewater treatment and the use of wastewater as a resource,
particularly in expanding urban areas.
[68.
We recognize [the [necessity of setting goals for / the need
for measures to make – New Zealand] wastewater management /
[more effective – New Zealand], including [in – New Zealand]
reducing / need to reduce –G77] water pollution from households,
[and industries, as well as promoting – Mexico] industrial [,
mining – US] and agricultural sources and promoting water
efficiency, wastewater treatment and the use of [treated – Mexico]
wastewater as a resource [by best available technologies –
Turkey], [particularly in expanding urban areas / through
national policies supported by regional and international
cooperation, including the dissemination of relevant
technology. –G77]
- EU delete paragraph]
[68. bis
We reiterate the importance of integrating water
in development and sectoral policies, in particular food and
energy related policies. We will strive to improve water
efficiency, reduce water losses and ensure the sustainability of
services, including through incentives and pricing for cost
recovery, while at the same time making adequate provisions
for vulnerable social groups. – Switzerland] Check duplicate
language in 67 quat
[68. ter
We acknowledge that the “Hashimoto Action
Plan” and “Hashimoto Action Plan II” (2010-2012) have
played important roles in the utilization of water resources, by
setting goals such as improving access to water and sanitation,
integrated water resource management, and disaster response.
We encourage the United Nations Secretary-General’s
Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB) to start
considering new goals for priority areas for water resources
management after 2013. -Japan]
[68. quat
We acknowledge the necessity of acting on
setting measures to reduce the polluting impact of agriculture
on water sources, and to promote the efficient use and integral
treatment of water and of nonpoint source pollutants. Mexico]
69.
We renew our commitment made in the Johannesburg Plan
of Implementation (JPOI) regarding the development and
implementation of integrated water resources management and
water efficiency plans. We reaffirm our commitment to the 20052015 International Decade for Action “Water for Life”. We
encourage cooperation initiatives for water resources management
in particular through capacity development, exchange of
experiences, best practices and lessons learned, as well as sharing
appropriate environmentally sound technologies and know-how.
69.
[We renew our commitment[s – Switzerland] made in the
Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) regarding the
development and implementation of integrated water resources
management [in an integrated water basin approach –
Switzerland] and water efficiency plans [that promote water
resource allocation among competing uses in a way that
balances the satisfaction of basic human needs and the
requirement of preserving ecosystems and their functions –
Switzerland]. [We reaffirm our commitment to the 2005-2015
International Decade for Action “Water for Life”. –Switzerland
delete] – New Zealand delete] We [encourage cooperation
initiatives / stress the importance of cooperation at national and
transboundary levels – Serbia] for [inclusive – US]
[sustainable, integrated, and resource-efficient –Canada] water
resources management in particular through capacity development,
exchange of experiences, best practices and lessons learned, [as
well as [voluntary – US] sharing [of – US] appropriate
environmentally sound technologies and know-how – New
Zealand delete] [on mutually agreed terms and conditions – US
/ that take gender considerations into account. Iceland] [We
also recognize the need for transboundary cooperation on
water and for making use of international conventions on
water and their principles, welcoming the forthcoming global
opening of the convention on the Protection and Use of
Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. Switzerland].
Note: G77 proposes to move para 69 as para Pre 67
[69. alt We recognize that an integrated approach to
sustainably managing our valuable water resources is a
cornerstone and prerequisite for green growth, and therefore
agree to strengthening of the implementation of internationally
agreed goals for water and sanitation and promote new
commitments to reduce water pollution from households,
industrial and agricultural sources, increase water efficiency
and appropriate waste water treatment, promote the use of
waste water as well as other non conventional water resources
such as desalinization, as a resource. We reaffirm our
commitment to the 2005-2015 International Decade for Action
“Water for Life” and recognize the need to continue our effort
beyond 2015. We stress the importance of cooperation at
national and transboundary levels for water resources
management in particular through partnerships, the need for
capacity development, exchange of experiences, best practices
and lessons learned, as well as sharing appropriate
environmentally sound technologies and know-how. –EU]
[69. bis
We recognize the importance of large scale
investments on the water sector such as drinking water and
waste water treatment, irrigation and sewerage networks,
hydro-energy, dams and reservoirs. – Turkey]
[69. ter
We welcome progress towards the entry into
force of the Convention on the Law of the Non-navigational
Uses of International Watercourses and the forthcoming global
opening of the Convention on the Protection and Use of
Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. –
Serbia]